Important Pet Cancer Facts
1. Cancer accounts for nearly 50% of all disease-related pet deaths each year.
Source: Veterinary Oncology & Hematology Center
2. Cancer is the #1 natural cause of death in older pets.
Source: Veterinary Oncology & Hematology Center
3. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans.
4. One in four dogs die of cancer.
Source: MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
5. Over 50% of the dogs over age 10 will die of cancer.
6. Just like in humans, cancer can occur in virtually any part of your dog's body.
7. Approximately 1 in 4 dogs develops a tumor of some kind during his lifetime.
8. The cause of cancer in pets, just like people, is largely unknown.
Source: Veterinary Oncology & Hematology Center
9. Common risks of obesity in pets include many forms of cancer.